146: Natalie Papier Is Creating Artful Homes

This week, Shaun and Rebecca are joined by Natalie Papier of Home Ec Op to talk all things color, creativity, and carving your own design path. Natalie shares how her background in fine art has shaped her interiors, how she grew her business organically through Instagram, and the whirlwind of launching multiple product lines, filming a design TV show, and publishing her first book. She opens up about the real-life chaos behind the scenes and the power of staying true to your aesthetic.In this episode they discuss:Natalie's journey from fine artist to interior designerFilming Artfully Designed and navigating behind-the-scenes challengesHow her book Start with the Art came to life and what she learnedCollaborating with brands like Mitzi and Mitchell Black on product linesBalancing client work with content creation and licensing dealsThe importance of boundaries and fit in client relationshipsHow she handles unsolicited opinions and the downsides of viralityWhy midlife is actually the best time for creative evolutionIn this episode they discuss:Rasheeda’s transition from corporate marketing to full-time interior designBuilding a business while juggling a 9-to-5 job and family responsibilitiesCollaborating with her husband to create a design-construction duoThe significance of community and mentorship in her career growthRevising her pricing structure to enhance profitability and cash flowLeveraging local television as an effective marketing toolBalancing flat-fee and hourly billing to meet creative and business needsPreparing for her most significant TV project to date and expanding Gray Space's recognitionMentioned:Home Ec Op WebsiteHome Ec Op InstagramNatalie’s Wallpaper Collection with Mitchell BlackArtfully Designed on Discovery +Home Ec Collection with Mitzi LightingNatalie’s Book: Start with the ArtOur links:Subscribe and leave a review - Apple PodcastsLike, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club InstagramRebecca’s InstagramShaun’s InstagramFor more information - Check out the websiteBecome a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on PatreonDesign Resources - Check out our shop